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September is National Preparedness Month

In 2017, major natural disasters have reminded the nation of the importance of preparation. Community members came together to assist their neighbors after disaster struck and before first responders are able to arrive.

After Super Storm Sandy hit the Northeastern coast, one neighbor shared, “We remember the people …on the ground – dealing with the aftermath and its personal impact on their lives...They greeted the trucks, spoke with donors, guided people in their giving, and spent their days distributing all of the goods we and our fellow upstate neighbors were able to collect.” (Courtesy of public Facebook Group Sandy Disaster Relief - Upstate Neighbors Helping Our Downstate Neighbors)

National public service campaign “Ready” provides information to assist the American people to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters.